Every Device That Works With Elite HRV
Complete list of chest straps, armbands, and sensors compatible with the Elite HRV app
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Practical advice for measuring, interpreting, and improving your HRV
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Getting Started with HRV
Your first 30 days of heart rate variability tracking
Read guideHRV and the Menstrual Cycle
How hormonal fluctuations affect heart rate variability
Read guideHRV for Runners
Using heart rate variability to optimize your training
Read guideHRV for Strength Training
Using heart rate variability to optimize lifting and recovery
Read guideHRV for Cyclists
Using heart rate variability to optimize your riding and recovery
Read guideHRV Troubleshooting & FAQ
Common questions and problems with heart rate variability tracking
Read guideHow to Measure HRV Properly
Protocol for accurate, consistent readings
Read guideHRV Morning Readiness: Using HRV to Plan Your Day
Using HRV to guide your daily training decisions
Read guideHow to Improve Your HRV
Lifestyle factors that raise your baseline over time
Read guideHRV and Mental Health
The connection between heart rate variability and psychological wellbeing
Read guideWhat Low HRV Means
Understanding low heart rate variability and what to do about it
Read guideHRV During Sleep
What your nighttime heart rate variability reveals about recovery
Read guideWhat High HRV Means
Understanding high heart rate variability and what it indicates
Read guideHRV and Alcohol
Learn how alcohol affects HRV for 2-5 days after drinking. Understand recovery timelines, dose effects, and strategies to minimize impact on training.
Read guideHRV and Aging
Understand how HRV naturally declines with age. Get normal ranges by decade, what to expect after 40 and 60, and evidence-based strategies to slow decline.
Read guideHRV and Fasting
Discover how intermittent fasting affects HRV. Covers 16:8, OMAD, and extended fasts with protocols for combining fasting with training.
Read guideHRV and Meditation
Compare how mindfulness, breath-focused, and transcendental meditation affect HRV. Includes protocols, timeline to results, and tips for beginners.
Read guideHRV and Anxiety
Learn how anxiety affects HRV and how to use HRV training to reduce anxiety symptoms. Covers biofeedback, breathing techniques, and tracking progress.
Read guideHRV and Travel
Use HRV to recover faster from jet lag and travel stress. Strategies for business travelers and athletes, with day-by-day recovery protocols.
Read guideHRV for Triathletes
Optimize triathlon training with HRV. Learn to balance swim, bike, run recovery, plan brick workouts, time your taper, and peak for race day.
Read guideHRV for Swimmers
HRV tracking guide for competitive swimmers. Covers pool vs open water, high-volume programs, taper timing, and morning practice considerations.
Read guideHRV for CrossFit
Use HRV to train smarter in CrossFit. Know when to go Rx vs scale, avoid overtraining, and optimize recovery between high-intensity WODs.
Read guideHRV for Combat Sports
HRV guide for MMA, boxing, wrestling, and BJJ. Manage fight camp fatigue, optimize weight cuts, time sparring sessions, and recover between fights.
Read guideHRV and Sauna
Learn how Finnish sauna and infrared sauna affect HRV. Optimal protocols for frequency, duration, and combining heat with cold exposure for recovery.
Read guideHRV and Overtraining
Recognize overtraining early with HRV warning signs. Includes intervention protocols, recovery timelines, and prevention strategies for athletes.
Read guideHRV and Illness Recovery
Use HRV to know when it's safe to return to training after illness. Covers cold, flu, COVID protocols, and warning signs to watch for.
Read guideHRV Biofeedback Training
Complete guide to HRV biofeedback. Find your resonance frequency, follow a 10-week protocol, and learn to control your autonomic nervous system.
Read guideHRV for Shift Workers
HRV strategies for night shift, rotating shifts, and 12-hour schedules. How to measure, protect your health, and optimize recovery on irregular hours.
Read guideHRV and Caffeine
Understand caffeine's real impact on HRV. Optimal timing, how much is too much, fast vs slow metabolizers, and when to measure HRV around coffee.
Read guideHRV for Yoga and Pilates
How mind-body practices affect your heart rate variability
Read guideHRV and Pregnancy
Understanding heart rate variability changes during pregnancy and postpartum
Read guideHRV for Seniors
Understanding and using HRV tracking after 60
Read guideHRV and Weight Loss
Using heart rate variability to guide sustainable weight loss
Read guideHRV Myths and Misconceptions
Separating fact from fiction in heart rate variability tracking
Read guideHRV Glossary and Terminology
A comprehensive guide to heart rate variability terms and metrics
Read guideHRV and Sleep Apnea
Understanding the connection between sleep apnea and heart rate variability
Read guideHRV and Diabetes
Heart rate variability as a marker for metabolic health and diabetes management
Read guideHRV and Heart Disease
Understanding HRV's role in cardiovascular health and recovery
Read guideHRV for Team Sports
Using HRV for soccer, basketball, hockey, and other team sports
Read guideHRV and Cold Exposure
How cold showers, ice baths, and cryotherapy affect heart rate variability
Read guideHRV and Breathing Techniques
Using breathwork to improve heart rate variability
Read guideHRV for Beginners
A simple introduction to heart rate variability for those just starting out
Read guideHRV Data Interpretation
How to read and understand your HRV data like a pro
Read guideHRV and Hydration
How dehydration affects heart rate variability and recovery
Read guideHRV and Chronic Fatigue
Understanding HRV in chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, and persistent exhaustion
Read guideHRV for Endurance Sports
Using HRV to optimize marathon, ultra-running, cycling, and triathlon training
Read guideHRV and Hormones
How cortisol, testosterone, and other hormones interact with heart rate variability
Read guideWhy Isn't My HRV Improving?
Common reasons your HRV baseline stays stuck and what to do about it
Read guideNormal HRV by Age
What's a good HRV for your age? Reference ranges and percentiles explained
Read guideHRV Tracking Without Subscriptions
Budget-friendly options to track heart rate variability without monthly fees
Read guideHRV for Golf and Tennis Players
Using heart rate variability to optimize performance in precision sports
Read guideHRV for Esports and Competitive Gaming
Optimizing cognitive performance and managing gaming-related stress
Read guideHRV vs Heart Rate
Understanding the difference between heart rate and heart rate variability, and why both matter
Read guideHRV Accuracy
How accurate are consumer HRV devices? Understanding measurement reliability, device differences, and what accuracy means for your tracking
Read guideHRV and Supplements
Evidence-based guide to supplements that may improve heart rate variability, from omega-3s to magnesium
Read guideHRV and Stress Management
Using heart rate variability to measure, understand, and manage stress effectively
Read guideHRV and HIIT Training
How to use heart rate variability to optimize high-intensity interval training for better results and recovery
Read guideHRV and Long COVID Recovery
How heart rate variability reveals autonomic dysfunction in long COVID and guides safe recovery pacing
Read guideHRV During Exercise and Real-Time Training
How HRV changes during workouts and how to use real-time HRV data to optimize training intensity and recovery
Read guideHRV for Children and Teenagers
What parents need to know about HRV tracking for children and teens, including normal ranges, safety, and practical applications
Read guideHRV for Postpartum Recovery
Understanding HRV changes after childbirth and using heart rate variability to guide postpartum recovery, exercise return, and mental health monitoring
Read guideHRV Device Accuracy: 2026 Study Rankings
A comprehensive look at which HRV devices are most accurate based on 2026 validation studies, comparing chest straps, wrist sensors, and smart rings
Read guideStart Here
New to HRV? Begin with the fundamentals.